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Trip from Bonney Lake, WA to Everett, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

62.7 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bonney Lake, WA, WA

Bonney Lake, WA

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

This straightforward 62.7-mile drive from Bonney Lake, WA, to Everett, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with a substantial 94% of the journey being highway-focused. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $13, making it an economical choice. Given its relatively short length and primary reliance on freeways, this route is ideal for a quick transit between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 26.9 mi 33m
Valley Freeway 18.7 mi 23m
I 5 9.1 mi 11m
State Route 410 East 4.3 mi 6m
Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
Sumner-Buckley Highway East <0.1 mi <1m
Hewitt Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 26.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonney Lake, WA and Everett, WA.

1

Start on this road

111 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

46 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East

232 ft · 10 sec · Sumner-Buckley Highway East
4

Turn right onto WA 410

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 410 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto WA 167

19 mi · 23 min · Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 405

17 mi · 20 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 405
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 5

9.1 mi · 11 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 192 Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
16

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Renton, WA

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Renton, WA to Everett, WA

38.5 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Kent, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Bonney Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Seattle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
6
23.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 405 North: Bellevue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
7
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
8
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 192 Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port...
7
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Broadway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.12 one way

$26.25 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $13.76 $27.52
premium $5.77 $14.24 $28.48
diesel $5.61 $13.84 $27.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bonney Lake, WA

Late night in Bonney Lake on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 62.7-mile journey, with 94% of it on high-speed roads. The main arteries include I-405, the Valley Freeway, and I-5, suggesting a consistent pace. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving: 26.9 miles on I-405. This profile indicates a route that prioritizes directness over scenic detours, characterized by the typical feel of interstate travel.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bonney Lake, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Vancouver British Columbia along the way.

Vancouver British Columbia

51.2 mi in | ~1h 5m

About the Cities

Starting in Bonney Lake, WA

Full guide →

Arriving in Everett, WA

Full guide →

Everett is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, 28 mi (45 km) north of Seattle at the edge of its metropolitan area. The city supports one of Boeing's oldest and largest airplane manufacturing centers, which includes the world's largest building by volume.

Top landmarks

  • Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — Boeing
  • Equator — 1888 two-masted pygmy trading schooner
  • Everett High School — high school in Everett, Washington

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Everett, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Everett, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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